| Strong Performance | Meets Expectations | Approaching Expectations | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use of past tenses (Domains: Functions, Language Control) |
Past and imperfect tenses are used appropriately, and forms of all verbs are accurately spelled. Any error in choice of tense/spelling is minor and infrequent, and does not interfere with understanding. | Past and imperfect tenses are used appropriately most of the time. Verb forms are accurately spelled most of the time. Errors do not interfere with understanding. | Choice of past and imperfect tenses is inappropriate in several sentences and/or several verb forms are misspelled. Errors make understanding difficult at times. |
| Use of story form (Domain: Text type) |
Story is well-organized with descriptions and details to add interest. A variety of sequencing words are used to connect the events of the story appropriately. | Story is well-organized with some descriptions and/or details to add interest. Sequencing words are used to connect the events of the story. | Story is a list of sentences loosely connected with some sequencing words. |
| Use of cultural knowledge (Domain: Cultural Awareness) |
Incorporates extensive and correct knowledge of current and historical significance of all monuments pictured. | Incorporates correct knowledge of current and historical significance of all monuments pictured. | Incorporates a minimal amount of correct knowledge of current and/or historical significance of all monuments pictured. |